§8–612.

    (a)    In this section, “token” means a ticket, coupon, coin, disc, slug, or any other thing that:

        (1)    is evidence of the right of an individual to enter, leave, ride on, or pass through or over any thing or place for which a fee is charged, including a building, ground, public conveyance, vessel, or bridge; and

        (2)    is intended or designed to be inserted into a box or machine for the collection of fees or given to a collector.

    (b)    (1)    A person may not counterfeit or issue, or cause to be counterfeited or issued, or aid or assist in counterfeiting or issuing a token without the permission of the person who lawfully issues, sells, or gives away the token.

        (2)    A person may not issue or pass a token if the person knows that it was:

            (i)    counterfeited; or

            (ii)    issued without the permission of the person who lawfully issues, sells, or gives away the token.

    (c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year.